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Old 04-18-2012, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 41Sqn_Banks View Post
Crumpp is right that +12 boost is about 3 times higher than the maximum continuous rating (+ 4 1/2), which is the highest rating that is not considered a overload condition (see attachment). I don't know if this was the rating the engine was designed for.
I see what he means now, thank you. It doesn't make much sense though - engines are designed for certain HP and that was never achieved at max. continuous rating as far I can tell.
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